MADISON, Wis. – The Overture Center for the Arts and Little John’s Kitchens announced on Monday that they are partnering with Madison’s Central Businesses Improvement District (BID) for a community meal on Jan. 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
“Martin Luther King Jr. Day has always been a time to not only remember the vital messages from Dr. King’s life and legacy, but to continue to recognize the injustices that are still faced in today’s world for Black people and others suffering from discrimination. The MLK Community Dinner was always an important event to highlight those concerns and raise funds to help right some of the wrongs,” explained Overture Past Board Chair Betty Harris Custer.
Participating downtown businesses will fundraise from Jan. 11 to Jan. 17. by offering shoppers, diners and visitors the option of adding a $5 meal onto their final bill.
“Over the last year, the community has come together to support downtown Madison businesses, and this is a unique way for them to give back. We hope to fundraise for 2500 meals,” said Tiffany Kenney, BID Executive Director.
Members in the community can also purchase and sponsor meals through a web portal. An interactive display at Overture Center will help track the meals sold. Community members are encouraged to RSVP in advance for a meal to help with meal counts.
“Because of the pandemic and not being able to have mass gatherings at the Community Dinner, the Capitol Event, nor at Overture Center for the Arts, we wanted to still elevate the concerns Dr. King brought to light and have a different kind of MLK Community Dinner for all, especially those facing food insecurity,” said Custer.
Meals will be available for pick-up from noon to 6 p.m. on Martin Luther King Boulevard on Jan. 18. More information can be found at visitdowntownmadison.com/mlk.
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